Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an Agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) for Fixed-Based Operator-Line Service Technician and Customer Service Careers Training - (March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, the total amount of $30,000.00: $24,000.00 from Revenue Code A4790.6, appropriated in Budget Code A6296.458, Misc.-GVP, and $6,000.00 from Revenue Code A4790.6, appropriated in Budget Code A6295.405, Contracted Outside Services-WDAY/Project RISE), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AND
BARRINGTON IRVING TECHNICAL TRAINING
SCHOOL (BITTS) FOR FIXED-BASED OPERATOR-LINE
SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
CAREERS TRAINING
Whereas, by letter dated April 8, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) to conduct Fixed-Based Operator-Line Service Technician and Customer Service Careers training from March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of providing training opportunities to its residents to enhance their skills and employability; and
Whereas, Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) offers comprehensive training programs in Fixed Based Operator-Line Service Technician and Customer Service Careers, which align with the needs of the aviation industry; and
Whereas, the City has secured grants from WDAY and Project RISE to fund the training program provided by BITTS; and
Whereas, the Mayor seeks authorization from the City Council to enter into an agreement with BITTS to conduct the training program from March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, in the amount of $30,000.00; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to retroactively enter into an agreement with Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) to conduct Fixed-Based Operator-Line Service Technician and Customer Service Careers training from March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.
Section 2. Training Program Overview. The training program provided by BITTS shall offer a concise yet comprehensive exploration of key industry facets, including Fixed-Based Operations (FBO), marshaling, ground service equipment, and customer service in aviation.
Section 3. Funding Allocation. The funds for the training program shall be allocated as follows:
• $24,000.00 from Revenue Code A4790.6, appropriated in Budget Code A6296.458 (Misc.-GVP).
• $6,000.00 from Revenue Code A4790.6, appropriated in Budget Code A6295.405 (Contracted Outside Services-WDAY/Project RISE).
Section 4. Retroactive Referral. This referral is retroactive and is funded by grants received from WDAY and Project RISE.
Section 5. Reimbursement. The training program is county and state-funded and requires no matching, but it is considered as a reimbursable grant.
Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance under the laws of the State of New York.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.